Backpack Program fundraiser, Holiday Craft Fair Saturday

The annual Backpack Program Fundraiser and the Beta Sigma Phi Annual Holiday Craft Fair will be held at the Thermopolis Middle School this Saturday, November 18.

This year the theme of the fundraiser is “Anything Christmas.” It will run from from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Event organizer Judy Carswell said participants can decorate anything in the style of Christmas from trees, chairs, wreaths, birdhouses, and anything they want to do. These items are for the silent auction, which will end at 3 p.m. and winning bidders will be notified after bidding closes.

Proceeds go to the Backpack Program, which provides meals for students every weekend. Carswell said the program has changed a little bit since last year. Until now they have just been servicing school district kids, however, Carswell said, “Backpacks are for hungry kids. We’ve kind of changed the scope of who we provide meals for. I just started this weekend providing a meal to a little young woman that has a four-year-old that needs food.”

The Beta Sigma Phi Annual Holiday Craft Fair will fill the gym with many different types of vendors and artisans.

Vendors can still sign up for the event. Lunch, pie and beverages will be available. Door prizes will be handed out throughout the day.

For more information on the craft fair or to reserve a booth, contact Renae Baldes at 307-921-1837 or email her at r.baldes@bresnan.net.

For more information on the fundraiser, contact Judy Carswell at 921-8264.